In the Frame inspector, you can change many attributes of a frame.
First of all, you can name the frame here.
Check this check box if you want to use the frame for layout reasons only, but not for printing.
You can define here how the frame should be blended with the
background. Blend mode is described at the end of the
Inspectors
chapter in detail.
This action menu offers access to additional functions, which are described below.
You can assign a new shape object to each frame. Choose one from the list of available shapes. The previous shape of the frame will be overwritten.
You can assign a new line object to each frame. Choose one from the list of available lines. The previous shape of the frame will be overwritten.
These additional functions are currently available in the Action menu:
- Edit Shape Parameters
This function is described in detail in the
Shapeschapter of the Objects menu.- Convert to Editable Path
This function is described in detail in the
Shapeschapter of the Objects menu.
- Connect
This function is described in detail in the
Pathschapter of the Objects menu.- Close Path
This function is described in detail in the
Pathschapter of the Objects menu.- Reverse Path
This function is described in detail in the
Pathschapter of the Objects menu.
In other inspectors of the frame-related inspectors group you can adjust or change many attributes for frame outline, frame shape and frame shadow. These inspectors are described in detail below.